Are you afraid of the dentist? Does the thought of picking up the phone to call the dentist cause your heart to start thumping and your stomach to turn in knots? You are not alone, and you are not doomed to an unhealthy smile! That’s right, there are ways for you to get the dental […]
Having a great smile is important for us all, but we sometimes shortchange ourselves when we assume a certain procedure or treatment is only for young people. For example, many adults feel like braces are off the table because braces are for kids, not adults. After all, kids run around in middle and high school […]
Did you know that the average American adult is missing three teeth, or is soon to lose them? The largest contributor to tooth loss is advanced gum disease, or periodontitis: a one-two punch of corrosive organic acids (produced as waste by oral bacteria) and chronic inflammation that destroys your gum tissues and the bone density […]
If you’ve lost your teeth, you know that it has a much greater impact beyond your appearance. Your self-confidence will take the first hit, but soon other problems will become apparent. You’ll notice that when you eat, it gets harder and harder to chew, to the point where it is so painful it seems impossible. […]
Do you suffer with tooth decay? You’re not alone. It’s one of the most frequent health complaints in the US, just behind the common cold (the number one complaint). Tooth decay leads to cavities, and if it isn’t addressed in time, it can lead to tooth loss, or could even be potentially deadly. In addition […]
When it comes to your appearance, your Really Smile dentist (in Carmel, IN) can do a lot for your smile and the look (and health) of your teeth. Of course, your appearance isn’t just about how good your teeth look; there’s a whole face surrounding your teeth! Over the years, you might have noticed that […]
Do you have headaches frequently, coupled with fatigue in the face and jaws? Do you find it difficult to open, or even close, your mouth? Are you plagued by what seem to be unexplained but severe toothaches, earaches, or pain in your neck and upper shoulders? These may be a sign that you are suffering […]
Frequent headaches can put a real damper on your lifestyle. You might be getting ready for a fun evening out (Carmel, IN has no shortage of great things to see and do after all), then BAM: you’ve got a severe headache and your plans will have to change, or you’ll simply resign yourself to missing […]
Sleep apnea has less effect on your sleep than it does on your waking life. Sleep apnea can cause you to have difficulties at work, cause frequent headaches, dry mouth and sore throat, prevent you from thinking clearly, and can even put you in serious danger, because sleep apnea sufferers tend to nod off at […]
It can wreck your whole day when you wake up from a full night’s sleep and still don’t feel rested. This happens to all of us from time to time, but if this is something that is happening to you frequently, you might be suffering from a condition known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea takes […]